Paler Graphic (Drasteria pallescens)

Paler Graphic, a reference photo — Photo: Robb Hannawacker · Public domain

Drasteria pallescens, the cowhead arches, is a moth of the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote and Coleman Townsend Robinson in 1866. It is found in North America from Alberta and Saskatchewan south to Texas and Baja California.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Paler Graphic being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Drasteria fumosa
Drasteria caucasica
Drasteria cailino

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Erebidae
Genus: Drasteria
Species: Drasteria pallescens

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